Ed White

Boss Paul Stansfield lambasted his Knaresborough Town side after an error-strewn performance in the 4-3 defeat to Winterton Rangers on Saturday.

Despite taking an early lead through captain Will Lenehan, a number of defensive clangers allowed the visitors to steal the initiative and grab a 4-1 lead.

Gary Collier wins a header for Knaresborough Town

Blaine Hobson’s second half penalty reduced the arrears before Knaresborough wasted a succession of chances to claw themselves further back into the game.

Winterton had goalkeeper Adam Stevens sent off for a second bookable offence near the end but 'Boro were only able to break through the resolve of 16-year-old replacement Lewis Tomlinson once in the latter stages.